10 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Reno - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Reno

Pyramid Lake

This Nevada lake holds its titular natural pyramid and, if the legends are true, a number of dangerous spirits.

Dymaxion Car at the National Automobile Museum

The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car.

Wilbur D. May Museum

An eccentric millionaire's personal curio collection includes at least one shrunken head.

Natural Selection

This mother-daughter run curiosities shop is a beautifully odd mix of taxidermy and exotic plants.

National Bowling Stadium

Bill Murray bowled three straight strikes here at Reno's "Taj Mahal of Tenpins."

Last Chance Joe

The colossal cartoon man stands outside a Nevada museum.

Topsy the Clown

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

Old Reno Arch

The arch that celebrated the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways.

See All 10 Things to Do in Reno See All 10 Places

Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.

Community Forums / United States / US: West

Top Discussions in the US: West Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
Looking for places to visit in Tucson Az	13 January 3, 2020	2677	January 3, 2020
Blenheim Apricot	10 January 13, 2020	2433	January 13, 2020
Visiting Utah and Colorado	11 December 5, 2019	577	December 5, 2019
Traveling through MT, WY, CO, TX. Need advice!	9 June 12, 2019	1429	June 12, 2019
Tracing a town with a square with a lovely scent, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA	8 September 22, 2019	1461	September 22, 2019

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Reno, Nevada

Launch Map

Reno Leaderboard

Places Added

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Reno Activity

mbrown1015 has been to Old Reno Arch

mbrown1015 wants to go to Pyramid Lake

skellywright has been to Old Reno Arch

gleyva01 wants to go to Pyramid Lake

ashleybapril wants to go to Pyramid Lake